London Quote by Carolyn Heilbrun
“New York is not like London, a now-and-then place to many people. You can either not live in New York or not live anyplace else. One is either a lover or hater.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Women and Language, 1975
The quote contrasts New York’s intense, polarizing appeal with other places, suggesting people either love or hate it, not both.
In simple terms: New York forces a love‑or‑hate stance.
Embrace the city’s energy or choose another.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relocating for work
- travel planning
- urban living decisions
- seeking community
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel forced to choose love or hate for a place?
- How does this binary view affect your decisions?
Not everyone experiences such binary feelings; some find nuance.